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The Oblate Family Morning Prayer: Tuesday 25th February 2025

With Fr Vimal OMI

Good morning, welcome to our Oblate Family Morning Prayer. Today we join Fr Vimal OMI  from his parish in Colwyn Bay, Wales, on Tuesday 25th February 2025, the 7th Week in Ordinary Time. 

‘The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men… If anyone would be first, he must be servant of all.’

Fr. Vimal reflects:  “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all. This is a challenging teaching, and many of us find it difficult to fully embrace it. It stands in stark contrast to the values of the secular world, where success often means being on top, in charge, and in control. Who are really the greatest people in our society? Is it not those who are especially talented intellectually or in other ways, who use their talents totally for the well-being of others to the point of even sacrificing their lives? Apart from the obvious example of Jesus himself, we have a long list of saints who share one thing in common. They gave themselves fully in service to their brothers and sisters.”

Thank you for joining us for morning prayer today!